A Conversation with Ash Arora | Partner, LocalGlobe | Polygon Labs | A-PAG | Citigroup

Women in VCAsh AroraApr 9, 202433 min

Ash Arora shares her journey from Citigroup to becoming a Partner at LocalGlobe, revealing how witnessing Google's outsized educational impact in India compared to traditional nonprofits sparked her obsession with tech's transformative potential. She offers hard-won insights on fintech regulation and the importance of finding mentorship and humility in venture capital.

Key takeaways

  • Tech companies can create more measurable impact than established nonprofits through scale and innovation, as demonstrated by Google's educational reach in India.
  • Effective fintech regulation requires granular specificity—daily volume limits, security requirements, and geographic constraints—rather than vague directives about not replacing banks.
  • Finding a venture capital firm with exceptional mentorship and humble talent can transform your career trajectory and job satisfaction.
  • Strong research skills and preparation can distinguish you in venture capital, even when pursuing non-public information about potential investments.

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